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Learning the value of travel at a young age

Last summer, two of my granddaughters, ages 6 and 9 at the time, went with their parents on a Mediterranean cruise that stopped at many of the fabled ports of that historic sea. In Athens, they … more

1/10/10 | 212 views

Upcoming Events

THEATER “The Drowsy Chaperone,” presented by the Broadway Theatre League, Sunday, 2 and 7:30 p.m., concert hall, Von Braun Center, Huntsville. Tickets are $35-$60. Call 800-745-3000 or see … more

1/10/10 | 194 views

You could sing with Broadway stars

It’s your chance to perform with five Broadway stars. Local performers can audition online for an opportunity to sing onstage during the “100 Years of Broadway” show Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at … more

By From staff, wire reports | 1/10/10 | 232 views

A slice of Decatur

Plan a family field trip to Birmingham during the holidays and view a bit of Decatur history. A fancy sword presented to the Naval officer who is the namesake of the city of Decatur is part of an … more

By Patrice Stewart
Staff Writer | 12/27/09 | 542 views

New Year’s Eve Events

DECATUR AREA Sykes Place on Bank, 726 Bank St., cocktails at 8 p.m., featuring Shawna P at 9, martini bar. Cost is $30. Limited space; reservations required. Call 227-0195 or e-mail … more

12/27/09 | 705 views

Chattanooga Choo Choo celebrates 100th birthday

If you’re headed to Tennessee during the holiday season, be sure to visit the Chattanooga Choo Choo, which celebrates its 100th birthday Tuesday. The public is invited to a centennial … more

11/29/09 | 486 views

A merry Princess

If you walk by the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts and see a lamp shaped like a leg in the window, don’t be alarmed. The Princess is just preparing for its classic holiday film … more

11/29/09 | 438 views

Scout’s honor

From the countless stops across the U.S. — from Montana to New York to Wisconsin to Texas — to the 21 people she travels, eats, sleeps, works and plays with, Kathleen Conry wishes it … more

By Andrea Brunty
Staff Writer | 10/25/09 | 667 views

‘A Night in Maycomb’ to conclude Mockingbird Month

In honor of the book “To Kill A Mockingbird,” Austin High School will present an evening that celebrates the school’s diversity Tuesday night at the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing … more

By Bayne Hughes
Staff Writer | 10/25/09 | 671 views

Upcoming Events

Big Spring Jam, Friday-Sept. 27, downtown Huntsville. Advance tickets are $25 for a day pass, $45 for a weekend pass and $60 for a Jam Fan pass. See www.bigspringjam.org for schedule. Morgan … more

9/20/09 | 704 views